Thesaurus results for HOUSEKEEPER

housekeeper

noun

ˈhau̇s-ˌkē-pər

Definition of housekeeper next

as in maid

a female domestic servant they hired a housekeeper to help their aging parents live at home

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Recent Examples of housekeeper Indeed, Walter is perhaps best known to a generation of fans for her role as Chessy, the no-nonsense housekeeper in the beloved rom-com. —

Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 The article described a wealthy Bogotá family kidnapping their housekeeper under the pretext of protecting her through strict safety protocols. —

Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 May 2026 According to court files, former housekeeper Mileydis Morejon sued her former boss in December 2024 in Palm Beach County. —

Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 Some of the most pivotal testimony came from Richins’ housekeeper, Carmen Lauber, who testified about purchasing illicit pills for her in early 2022. —

Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for housekeeper

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maid

Noun

Sneaking around like a scullery maid feels like a big ask on a spenny weekend break.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
The festival is rooted in the story of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is said to have played pranks by splashing maids with water and colors.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026